Sermons on Ken Gire:

An Idol Participant Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

The Lord comes first, period.

AN IDOL PARTICIPANT I Corinthians 10:1-11:1 S: Idolatry C: God is to be our priority. Th: Live the Difference Pr: THE LORD COMES FIRST, PERIOD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Insight TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 10:1-11:1 three insights that will help us keep the Lord first in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Situation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 6, 2013

There are times in our lives when things happen and we instinctively jump to blame God, either because of something He allowed or something He did... but we have to be honest about things and we must know the situation. Our sin is the cause of all our iss

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 5, 2013 Date Preached: January 6, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Know Your Situation Sermon Text: Nehemiah 1:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had a project SO large that you did not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Life Well?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 27, 2016

THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life Wells

Scripture: John 4:1-42 THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Nazarene

The Compelling Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2020

1. Trust Jesus for the misery of His cross (John 19:1-6). 2. Trust Jesus for the miracles of His cross (John 19:23-24). 3. Trust Jesus for the mercy of His cross (Luke 23:32-43). 4. Trust Jesus for the mission of His cross (John 19:28-30).

The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30; Luke 23:32-43 (Reading: John 19:14-30) Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared June 7, 2020 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Last time, in John 18, we took a close look at the trials of Jesus Christ. And the Lord's trial before Pilate is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters The Most To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2022

1. Jesus cares about us meeting the needs of other people (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus cares about us honoring Him as our Master (vs. 5-8). 3. Jesus cares about us living with His mercy (vs. 7).

What Matters the Most to Jesus? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus was in the second year of His 3 1/2-year ministry, and William MacDonald noted that here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

5 Ways That God Is Active In His People's Lives Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 29:31-30:23.

Genesis Series #55 July 28, 2002 Title: 5 Ways That God is Active in His People’s Lives Part 2 of 3 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #55 in our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Ways That God Is Active In His People's Lives Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 31:1-55.

Genesis Series #56 August 11, 2002 Title: 5 Ways That God is Active in His People’s Lives Part 3 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #56 in our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God Be Your Strength Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

In order to be an effective Christian, we allow God to be our strength.

“How To Become An Effective Christian” LET GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH! II Timothy 4:9-22 Introduction This past summer during the baseball season, Ken Caminiti, a former All Star and National League MVP, came out publicly to admit that he used steroids during his playing career. Steroid use has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Pot Small Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving: Understanding God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 5, 2007

Just as a lot can be told about an individual’s priorities by what and how they give, so a lot can be told about God but what and how He gives.

Understanding God: Motivations and Money 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Part 1 of the series: The Grace of Giving: God-Given Principles for Understanding Your Money (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2Out of the most severe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love Into Action

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2008

The teaching of Jesus calls us to serve Him until He returns. We are to get out of the box and serve others with love and compassion.

Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love into Action Matthew 25:31-46 In Matthew 25 we have some of the final teachings of Jesus. The Harmony of the Gospels lists 31 parables Jesus taught. Jesus taught in parables using fictional stories that used the pictorial language and common experiences of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2007

We cannot serve two masters. The choice is ours to make.

“Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Matthew 6:19-24 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon writes about Bryce and Ellen, “a couple in their mid-thirties. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: United Methodist

An Accurate Measurement

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Oct 30, 2007

People often measure righteousness and morality by comparing themselves to others. This sermon discusses a more accurate way to measure righteousness.

*Scripture references from Luke are from "The Message". Scripture reference from James is from the NIV. We are going to take a silent moral inventory this morning. We are going to take a look at several pictures of famous figures and – as you see each picture – I want you to think about this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Owns It All

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 20, 2013

How much happier God’s people would be if they would embrace this truth: God owns it all; He has all of the rights to what He owns. Anything and everything you and I have belongs to Him.

He Owns It All Psalm 50:10-12 In our culture we are tempted to as 1 Timothy 6:17 says, “trust in uncertain riches”. John Wendel and his sisters were some of the most miserly people of all time. Although they had received a huge inheritance from their parents, they spent very little of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

All believers should discover and use the spiritual gifts God has given them. Spiritual gifts are given for the benefit of God’s Kingdom.

What is the best gift you’ve ever received? For me, I’ll never forget Christmas when I was in 4th grade. When I went out to the living room – leaning on it’s kickstand was a beautiful silver univega ten-speed bicycle. I’d been dreaming of it and finally I had it! I can still remember going for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational